Aran Anderson's Resume

							                                  Name: Aran Anderson
                            Date of Birth: 20th September 1990
                            Email: contact@arananderson.com
                           My Portfolio: www.arananderson.com
                             Telephone: +44 (0)7928741521

Skills
- 3D Modelling / Animation (Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Maya, Zbrush, Blender).
- 2D Graphics Design / Texturing (Adobe Photoshop, GIMP).
- Drawing / Sketching.
- Level Design / Games Modifications (Valve Hammer Editor).
- Programming / Coding (C++, PHP, mySQL, HTML).
- Website Design (Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash).
- Administration (Microsoft Office)
- Games Testing (Xbox 360, PS3, Windows, Mac).

Past Employment & Experiences
DX Studio Worldweaver ltd (June 2009 – September 2009) –
 I created hundreds of 3D model assets and textures in a short time period, which were added
to their online community library and to be used for their RPG game which is still in
production. I also maintained and helped on their community forum on their website at
www.dxstudio.com and much more.
Skills Used: Autodesk 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, DX Studio Engine.
Position: 3D Model Artist & QA Tester.

Operation Black Mesa (October 2009 – Present) –
This is a remake modification of the 1999 Half Life Opposing Force. My role is to control a
team of artists, to create 3D game model environment props and textures according to
references and concept art. I also maintain and help on their community forum on their
website at www.obmsource.com and much more.
Skills Used: Autodesk 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Valve Hammer Editor.
Position: Lead 3D Model Artist.

Blitz Games Studios (November 2009 – Present)-
My role is to test and check compatibility of each game sent to me, created by the studio and
its partners for a variety of console types: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PC.
Position: QA Tester.

Recommendations
"Aran is hard working and performs well both on his own and as part of a team. His broad IT
knowledge and general business sense are also great assets that compliment his artistic
skills."
- Bob Sterling at DX Studio Worldweaver Ltd.

"Aran provided 3D modelling and texturing, along with some iconography
for www.dxstudio.com and an upcoming game. He can provide content right first time with no
hand-holding and is a great source of ideas."
- Chris Sterling at DX Studio Worldweaver Ltd.

Education & Qualifications
Douay Martyrs School (September 2002 - June 2007)

Amersham College (September 2007 –December 2007)
      BTEC National Diploma: IT Music Technology
Uxbridge College (September 2008 –June 2010)
       BTEC National Diploma: IT Software & Games Development

Derby University (September 2010 –June 2013)
       BA Hons: Computer Games Modelling and Animation

Other Qualifications
       The London Performance Collaborative – Celebrating Success
       NatWest – Basic Banking
       Adult Literacy & Adult Numeracy Test
       LSC Initial Induction – Health & Safety
       Driving Licence (Studying)

Contact References
Name: Zulfiqar Choudhry (Uxbridge College)
Address: Park Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, UB8 1NQ.
Telephone: +44 (0)1895 853333
Email: zchoudhry@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk
Website: www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk

Name: Bob Sterling (DX Studio Worldweaver ltd)
Address: Park Heath Farm, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Bucks, England, SL0 0NH.
Telephone: +44 (0)1753 656884
Email: bob.sterling@worldweaver.com
Website: www.worldweaver.com, www.dxstudio.com